Annette Messager’s playful and uninhibited universe nestles somewhere between the currents of the subconscious and a critique of the female condition, where the tragic is tempered by humor. Her practice encompasses painting, embroidery, sculpture, collage, photography and writing. For her, drawing is a kind of meandering, somewhat akin to poetry.

At the Festival du Dessin, her drawings exploring the cycles of life and death will be grouped together within a specifically designed installation.

Additionally, a new publication dedicated to her graphic work, titled Echos Exquis and published by Editions Dilecta, will be released on 18 April 2025.